I love buckwheat and buckwheat loves me back. Buckwheat contains a great amount of fiber, protein and even a bit of calcium. Buckwheat may help to slow the absorption rate of glucose into the blood, which can leave you feeling full longer, and prevent a sugar spike.
One of my favorite buckwheat recipes is this Buckwheat Pear Loaf
This recipe is quick, easy to make, and the chocolate drizzle over each slice is the perfect touch.
Ingredients:
· 2-3 small pears
· 260g buckwheat flour
· 2 eggs
· 1/3-cup coconut/grapeseed oil (I used melted coconut oil, and using this amount makes the loaf more dry, for a moist version double the amount).
· 120ml water
· 100g coconut sugar
· ½ tsp. baking powder
· 1 tsp. vanilla
· Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional garnish)
Chocolate sauce:
· 1 cup coco powder (unsweetened)
· ½ cup honey
· ¼ cup melted coconut oil
· 2 tbsp. unsweetened coconut milk
Directions:
Preheat oven to 340F.
Using a mixer beat the eggs until pale. Add all ingredients (except the pears) one at a time until well combined. The batter will be sticky, but feel free to add more water if needed.
Wash the pears and place them in a fully lined loaf pan. Pour the batter over the pears until covered. Sprinkle coconut if desired.
Bake for 50-65 minutes (I do the toothpick test, and take out when the toothpick comes out clean). Remove from oven, and let cool 10 minutes before cutting.
Chocolate Sauce:
Place the honey, coconut oil, and coconut milk in a saucepan on medium heat. Mix until well combined. Remove from heat and whisk in coco powder little by little until silky smooth.
*Tip: make sure your coco powder does not contain any lumps, this will make it easier to whisk into a silky sauce.
Drizzle as much chocolate sauce as you want over each slice and enjoy 🙂
One of my favorite buckwheat recipes is this Buckwheat Pear Loaf
This recipe is quick, easy to make, and the chocolate drizzle over each slice is the perfect touch.
Ingredients:
· 2-3 small pears
· 260g buckwheat flour
· 2 eggs
· 1/3-cup coconut/grapeseed oil (I used melted coconut oil, and using this amount makes the loaf more dry, for a moist version double the amount).
· 120ml water
· 100g coconut sugar
· ½ tsp. baking powder
· 1 tsp. vanilla
· Unsweetened shredded coconut (optional garnish)
Chocolate sauce:
· 1 cup coco powder (unsweetened)
· ½ cup honey
· ¼ cup melted coconut oil
· 2 tbsp. unsweetened coconut milk
Directions:
Preheat oven to 340F.
Using a mixer beat the eggs until pale. Add all ingredients (except the pears) one at a time until well combined. The batter will be sticky, but feel free to add more water if needed.
Wash the pears and place them in a fully lined loaf pan. Pour the batter over the pears until covered. Sprinkle coconut if desired.
Bake for 50-65 minutes (I do the toothpick test, and take out when the toothpick comes out clean). Remove from oven, and let cool 10 minutes before cutting.
Chocolate Sauce:
Place the honey, coconut oil, and coconut milk in a saucepan on medium heat. Mix until well combined. Remove from heat and whisk in coco powder little by little until silky smooth.
*Tip: make sure your coco powder does not contain any lumps, this will make it easier to whisk into a silky sauce.
Drizzle as much chocolate sauce as you want over each slice and enjoy 🙂
I would love to see you try this recipe! If you make it and post a picture use the hashtag #eatcleanwithvictoria or tag @allthingsvictoria so that I can see all of your beautiful buckwheat loafs! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by!
xo,
Victoria
Love the Pear and Buckwheat loaf idea!!!!! It’s making my mouth water! I’m going to have to try it.
Its really yummy, its very earthy and the chocolate balances it out.
If you like moist loafs then double the oil. I prefer mine more dry so that I can drench it in chocolate hehe! 🙂
I made this loaf today and was pleasenty surprised how good it really was. I did double the oil, but it still came out preety dry and crumby. Oh well, just drizzled more chocolate on top. Next time I well add four stead of three pears, that way when u slice it, each slice has some pear in it. But overall very good dessert, I highly recommend it:)